When Caring for a Patient Who Is Hospitalized with Active

question 20

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient who is hospitalized with active tuberculosis (TB) ,the nurse observes a student nurse who is assigned to take care of a patient.Which action,if performed by the student nurse,would require an intervention by the nurse?

• A) The patient is offered a tissue from the box at the bedside.
• B) A surgical face mask is applied before visiting the patient.
• C) A snack is brought to the patient from the unit refrigerator.
• D) Hand washing is performed before entering the patient's room.

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